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Remote control does not work from a distance | Lifestyle® SoundTouch® 535 entertainment system
Be sure the remote is within range of the system.
The maximum operating range of the remote control included with the system is 33 feet (10 meters)
Be sure the batteries in the remote are not ones intended for low power products.
Batteries intended for low power products (which typically contain Zinc) do not provide enough power required to operate the remote for this system.

Replace all "low power" batteries with alkaline batteries.
Replace all "low power" batteries with alkaline batteries.
Try new batteries in the remote.
In case the battery or batteries in your remote are low or have no power, replace them. Alkaline batteries are recommended over rechargeable batteries, which might output lower voltage. (Note: Battery testers are not always reliable since they might detect power but not indicate if there is adequate power for the remote.)
Reset your product.
Much like rebooting a smartphone, your product might need to be reset on occasion to correct minor issues. For more information, see Resetting your product.
Check for sources of interference.
Electronics can pick up interference from other electronics connected to the same power circuit or connected within close proximity of your control console. Try disconnecting the power cord from any such nearby electronics (i.e. laptop/phone charger, TV, cable box, seasonal lights, microwave/appliance, Bluetooth devices, etc.). If the issue is resolved, try connecting the device or your product to a different power circuit or farther away.